Core i3-9100HL vs Core 2 Duo T5670

Core i3-9100HL

4 Cores4 Thrd25 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2019

Core 2 Duo T5670

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-9100HL

4 / 4

3,454

+0.4%

3,440

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-9100HL

#362

Core i9-14901E

MSRP: $557|Avg: $689

127%

#363

Celeron G5900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

127%

#364

Celeron G6900TE

MSRP: $53|Avg: $64

126%

#365

Core i5-8600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $213

125%

#366

Celeron G4950

MSRP: $52|Avg: $63

125%

#367

Core i9-10900E

MSRP: $488|Avg: $450

124%

#368

Core i7-9700KF

MSRP: $374|Avg: $333

124%

#369

Core i5-8400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $179

120%

#370

Athlon 240GE

MSRP: $75|Avg: $110

120%

#371

Core 5 120UL

MSRP: $277|Avg: $270

113%

#372

Ryzen Embedded V3C14

MSRP: $305|Avg: $305

113%

#373

Core i7-9700T

MSRP: $323|Avg: $276

111%

#374

Core i9-13900TE

MSRP: $554|Avg: $554

108%

#375

Ryzen Embedded V2546

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

105%

#376

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $1399

103%

#377

Core i3-9100HL

MSRP: $225|Avg: $100

100%

#378

Core i9-12900TE

MSRP: $494|Avg: $664

100%

#379

Core i9-9940X

MSRP: $1387|Avg: $850

96%

#380

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1836

95%

#381

Ryzen Embedded V1756B

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

94%

#382

Ryzen Embedded R2544

MSRP: $280|Avg: $280

88%

#383

Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

82%

#384

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

MSRP: $3990|Avg: $2850

81%

#385

Celeron G4900

MSRP: $42|Avg: $85

81%

#386

Ryzen Embedded V3C18I

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

80%

#387

Ryzen Embedded V1807B

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

78%

#388

Ryzen Embedded R2312

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

76%

#389

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $5200

76%

#390

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $1247

74%

#391

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1300

69%

#392

Celeron G4920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $115

64%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T5670

Core 2 Duo T5670

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

43%

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

42%

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

39%

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

38%

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

38%

#10

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

37%

#11

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

35%

#12

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

35%

#13

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

34%

#17

Core i3-350M

MSRP: $130|Avg: $10

32%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i3-9100HL (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i3-9100HL	Core 2 Duo T5670
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Merom-2M (2008) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo T5670 (2008) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i3-9100HL	Core 2 Duo T5670
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i3-9100HL Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo T5670 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-9100HL and Core 2 Duo T5670

Core i3-9100HL

The Core i3-9100HL is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 3,454 points. Launch price was $69.

Core 2 Duo T5670

The Core 2 Duo T5670 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom-2M (2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 3,440 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-9100HL packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core 2 Duo T5670 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Core i3-9100HL has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Core i3-9100HL versus 1.8 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5670 — a 46.8% clock advantage for the Core i3-9100HL (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Core i3-9100HL uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T5670 uses Merom-2M (2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-9100HL scores 3,454 against the Core 2 Duo T5670's 3,440 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i3-9100HL. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-9100HL vs 2 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T5670.

Feature	Core i3-9100HL	Core 2 Duo T5670
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz+61%	1.8 GHz
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	1.8 GHz+12%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)+200%	2 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	2 MB+700%
Process	14 nm-78%	65 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)	Merom-2M (2008)
PassMark	3,454	3,440
Geekbench 6 Single	1,037	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	2,373	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i3-9100HL) / not specified (Core 2 Duo T5670). The Core i3-9100HL includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 630), while the Core 2 Duo T5670 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-9100HL targets Embedded.